Casa Camporata10, Gaiole in Chianti - Sienne et le Chianti

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We hebben echt een fantastische tijd in Casa Camporata gehad. Het huis voldoet echt aan de plaatjes en beschrijving waarop we het huis hebben gekozen. Met 7 volwassenen hadden we genoeg privacy ook. We hebben voornamelijk buiten geleefd en de overdekte patio bij de pool was perfect daarvoor. Sue, de house owner was geweldig. Met alles konden we bij haar terecht. Zouden zo weer terug gaan!

Qua bezienswaardigheden zijn we vanuit casa camporata naar Cinqueterre geweest (2.5 uur rijden heen en terug. Was zeker de moeite waard), San Giminiano, Florence, Siena en uiteraard het stadje Gaiole. Naar Florence zijn we vanuit Montevarchi met de trein gegaan. Prima te doen.Ook de Coop in Montevarchi hebben we regelmatig bezocht voor boodschappen. Beste restaurant was aan de overkant Le Contrade. Beste eten, uitzicht. De kok was zo leuk! Andrea. Gaf ons truffles en eieren mee voor scrambled eggs de volgende morgen.

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The villa was outstandingly beautiful and felt like a home from home. We all relaxed the moment we arrived and wished we could have stayed longer. Sue our host was at hand next door for any advice and assistance we may have required. Ideally located for accessing the village of Gaiole and within easy driving distance of florence and sienna as well as some beautiful villages and vinyards nearby. Cant wait to go back!

Radda and Castilloni were but 10 minutes away by car and well worth the visit. Sienna is a must to have lunch or dinner in the famous piazza de campo. A short 24min drive to Montevarchi station gets you on a train to Florence without the hassle of driving and trying to park in a large city that has parking zones that are so easy to get trapped in. be sure to validate your train ticket before your journey to avoid a E60 fine! Ticket validation is also required on a bus with a E40 fine if not complied with. Greve is well worth a visit only 30 min drive with a number of good restaurants to eat in. The villa recommends where to eat in its welcome pack which is worth a read through on arrival. As we flew into Pisa we were glad to have visited Lucca nearby on our return journey before our evening flight. A beautiful town with lots going on and lots to see!

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Spacious and very well equipped holiday villa both inside & outside. In a quiet location close to Gaiole which has a few nice restaurants & cafes/bars.

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Walking distance to town of Gaiole.

The downstairs was musty smelling.

Le Contrada Radda in Chianti Rampini Ceramics Greve in Chianti

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es gibt an der Casa Camporata10 nichts, das uns nicht gefallen hat!

Siena war unser Lieblingsausflugsziel

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Das Haus hat eine sehr gute Einrichtung, einen tollen Pool und es ist sehr gut ausgestattet, viel besser als übliche Ferienhäuser. Es ist geräumig und bietet gute Rückzugsmöglichkeiten, wenn man mal seine Ruhe möchte (wir waren 9 Personen).

Das einzig schwierige war, dass man kaum Durchzug im Erdegeschoss erreicht. Das Haus hat zwar in jedem Zmmer Ventilatoren, da aufgrund der Verwinkelung aber kaum Durchzug entsteht, staut sich in einzelnen Zimmern die Hitze ungemein. Dadurch wird es in diesen Zimmern auch in der Nacht nicht kühl.

Siena

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We were there for the L'Eroica bike ride and the villa was in the perfect position. Once we arrived we didn't have to use the car to go into the lovely town of Gaiole as it was only a 10 minute walk. The villa was beautifully presented with everything you would need as we ate in most nights. It is also in great position to visit the nearby towns. The host Sue lives next door and was very helpful with any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this as a place to stay in Toscana. Trevor & Sue Melbourne, Australia

All the cafes and wine bars in town are fantastic, it is a very small town so you get to try them all!

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The position is outstanding with easy access to the village for all requirements such as groceries,butcher and even a couple of very good wine shops. The restaurants in the village were very good also.
Sue is a wonderful host and could not have done more for us. Everything we needed was at the villa. Her recommendations for restaurants were first class and the proximity to major sites such as Sam Gimingnano and Montelpuciano made them very easy day trips. Could not rate this villa more highly.

Le Contrada restaurant just up the hill was excellent as was the restaurant just down the road in Babaschino. We booked a lunch at Capenelli winery which is just outside the village of Gaiole which was wonderful. Easy day trips to Sienna, Montelpuciano, San Gimingnanao were very exciting and rewarding.

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It was perfect! Our 8 family members were able to live comfortably for a week, each with their own private space. Our two granddaughters (13 and 10) loved having their loft with twin beds. The grounds were beautifully landscaped, the pool and gazebo area inviting.

Le Contrade was fantastic and a highlight of our visit. It is right across the road (but uphill). Osteria Al Ponte is a short walk from the villa and another good place to eat. We had good pizza at Sfizio in Gaiole...they are also a gelatoria.

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Our week-long vacation at Casa Camporata 10 was wonderful-- the villa was beautifully decorated, including handmade quilts on the beds and Tuscan ceramics on the walls. The garden was lush and the pool was perfect for cooling off after a day of touring around all the wineries and other attractions nearby. The kitchen was great--plenty of cooking equipment and supplied spices and herbs. The location of the villa was ideal for our group--a very short walk into town where there are several very good restaurants, a coop grocery store and a great wine tasting event one evening. Also took some lovely walks around the area--especially the walk up to Barbischio, with dinner at a small fantastic restaurant (named after the poppies that were blooming along the roadside). Sue Palmer, who owns the villa and lives right next door was a warm and wonderful host--wish we could have stayed for a month!

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Unieke vakantie voor het hele gezin, grootouders,kinderen en kleinkinderen! Ideaal op gebied van inrichting . Speciale dank aan mrsPalmer voor prima ontvangst!

IL cellieri di castagnoli !

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Viel Platz für eine große Gruppe! Die Villa ist liebevoll eingerichtet, man kann sich wie zu Hause fühlen. Die wirklich sehr nette und hilfsbereite Verwalterin wohnt nebenan, so dass Fragen immer schnell beantwortet und Probleme sofort gelöst wurden.

Ziele: Siena, San Gimignano... Lokal: das beste Lokal in Gaiole war für uns die Osteria an der kleinen Fußgängerbrücke über dem Flüsschen, schön zu sitzen und gutes Essen (der Name war, glaube ich Osteria dei Ponte).

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Het is een heel warm en compleet huis met alle comfort die je maar wensen kunt. Met alle luxe ingericht. We voelden ons meteen thuis. Ons gezelschap bestond uit 10 personen
van 12 tot 80 en iedereen heeft zich prima vermaakt. Leuk dat er een piano aanwezig is dat was zeer besteed aan ons. Hij moet wel weer eens gestemd worden, maar dit terzijde. Kortom wij hebben genoten.

De grote markt op dinsdag in Pogi Bonsi is een aanrader.

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Great house in a great location.... Easy day trips to Sienna, Monteriggioni, Florence, Castellina, Radda, Montalcino, etc. etc. Sue is a wonderful owner/manager/hostess.... Well equipped kitchen, ceiling fans in all rooms, great wi-fi throughout..... Absolutely wonderful that it's walking distance to Gaiole with Coop, some small shops, and Bianchis...a great little cafe for lunch/dinner/gelato... Highly recommend for families and/or couples...

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The layout was perfect for our group of nine. All at the villa was as nice (if not nicer) than the web pages showed. Working with Sue was great! The location is perfectly suited for day trips to all the major Tuscany sights!

Absolutely nothing - except that we could not stay forever!

Cooking class with chef Andrea at Badia Colto Bouno was amazing. A fantastic dinner at the villa by Michelle from Il Fiasco. We had a great bike ride day with Bike Tuscany. The Banfi Taverna dinner was once in a lifetime great. Definitely do not miss the Tuscan Feast at Castello Viccio Maggio. Of course the day trips to Florence, Siena, Montepulciano and Greve were also a blast. One last call out to LaContrade - what a gem!

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Uns hat alles in diesem Haus und an diesem Ort außergewöhnlich gut gefallen. Die Ausstattung ist perfekt. Die Betreuung der Vermieterin war sehr herzlich und vertrauenswürdig. Ihre Tipps wirklich perfekt. Und das Haus in einem tollem Zustand. Alles sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und mit viel Liebe zum Detail hergerichtet.

Alle kleinen Ort um Gaiole herum sind einen Ausflug wert z.B: Greve, Radda oder natürlich Siena und Florenz. Sehr zu empfehlen sind Fahrradtouren vorort. Die Restaurants in Gaiole und natürlich die Weingüter in der Umgebung sind einen Besuch wert.

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Close to town, Owned by a US citizen who was on site and VERY helpful. Perfect size for my family and our grand children

Resterauant Carloni. Just on the outskirts of town. A locals place, very good value

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Beautiful and cosy house. Very spacious. The kitchen was excellently equipped. There were lots of books to read and a lot of boardgames. The garden, although small was lovely and had lots of areas you could sit and relax. The pool was a good size and has a shallow and deep end which is great for the kids. The location of the house was perfect, right in the middle of the Chianti Classico region and we managed to get a lot of sightseeing done. All in all a lovely place.

Although a lovely house, Casa Camporata is let down by its lack of cleanliness. When we arrived there were cobwebs everywhere and the floors and stairs had not been cleaned properly as there was obvious dust and dirt on them. The positive thing was that the bathrooms seemed quite clean and plenty of towels were available.

The Osteria in the little village up the hill as you drive right out the Casa is amazing! Lovely food but not cheap. Castellina is a must see!

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die Lage und die Ruhe der Pool

es hat uns sehr sehr gut gefallen wir weden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen

Der Abzug in der Küche sollte mal wieder gereinigt werden
und die Bratpfannen eretzt

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This house have everything you need

walking distance to Gaiole

we loved to walk up the hills to Eldorado

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Das Haus ist wunderschön und behutsam renoviert! Alles ist unheimlich sauber und perfekt ausgestattet: reichlich Handtücher (auch für das Pool), mehr als das nötige Equipment in der Küche, reichlich Liegen mit Polstern beim Pool etc. Die Eigentümer wohnen neben an und sind sehr offen und herzlich. Unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen.

Radda, Siena, Greve. Das Restaurant gegenüber auf dem Hügel hat eine traumhafte Aussicht und gute Pizza.

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The location was great, good access to Florence and Sienna.
The villa itself was beautiful and really well equipped. We had everything we could possibly need, from kitchen equipment to a huge range of books to read.
The owner, Sue, was a charming and helpful hostess who made us feel very welcome and was on hand to offer advice as needed.

Having to leave!

The village of Radda was very pretty. We also enjoyed the wine tasting tour and meal at Castle Brolio. Our favourite restaurants were Il Celliere a Castganoli, La Contrade (very close to the villa), Osteria Il Papavero and for great pizza Pizza Pie in Radda.